Warriors, Gods & Spirits from Central & South American Mythology
Author: Douglas Gifford
Publisher:
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780872269156
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents myths and legends from the Aztecs, Toltecs, Mayas, and Incas.
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South American Mythology
Author: Harold Osborne
Publisher: Bounty Books
Published: 1997-09-15
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9780753700037
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMyths and Legends of Central and South America
Author: Anita Croy
Publisher:
Published: 2015-07
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780716626282
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Myths and legends from Central and South America. Features include information about the history and culture behind the myths, pronunciations, lists of deities, word glossary, further information, and index"--
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Indian Mythology
Author: David Michael Jones
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780754819578
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlphabetically-arranged entries provide information on more than nine hundred key characters and themes in the mythology of the Americas.
The Mythology of Mexico and Central America
Author: John Bierhorst
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780195146219
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses the mythology from Indians of various regions of Mexico and Central America, describing origins, comparing the similar tales, and presenting some of the myths themselves.
South American Mythology
Author: Harold Osborne
Publisher: Kenilworth Press
Published: 1968
Total Pages: 141
ISBN-13: 9780600036319
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLavishly illustrated studies of myths concerning the origin of the world, the creation of man, heroes, and the etiology of tribes, religious rituals and other concerns of the ancient South American people.
Latin American Folktales
Author: John Bierhorst
Publisher: Pantheon
Published: 2007-12-18
Total Pages: 402
ISBN-13: 0307426580
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver one hundred stories showcasing the wisdom and artistry of one the world’s richest folktale traditions—the first panoramic anthology of Hispano-American folk narratives in any language. Gathered from twenty countries and combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America, the stories brought together here represent a core collection of classic Latin American folktales. Among the essential characters are the quiet man's wife who knew the Devil's secrets, the three daughters who robbed their father's grave, and the wife in disguise who married her own husband—not to mention the Bear's son, the tricksters Fox and Monkey, the two compadres, and the classic rogue Pedro de Urdemalas. Featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout, this Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library edition is unprecedented in size and scope, including riddles, folk prayers, and fables never before translated into English.
Tales of the Earth
Author: David Leeming
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 2021-11-23
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 178914499X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA revealing analysis of key themes in Native American origin myths—and their stark contrast with the exceptionalist values of the United States. Tales of the Earth is a comprehensive yet concise overview of Native American mythologies. After outlining theories of the origins of Native North Americans, David Leeming considers the creation myths of many tribes, emphasizing four commonly occurring figures: the Great Spirit, the trickster, the goddess, and the hero. Leeming suggests that in addition to these figures, Native American mythologies have in common a deep reverence for the earth and for community responsibility as opposed to individualism—tenets that stand in stark contrast to the concepts of exceptionalism and Manifest Destiny that characterize the United States, a nation that was built on ancient tribal land.
Mysterious Celtic Mythology in American Folklore
Author: Bob Curran
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
Published: 2010-08-20
Total Pages: 298
ISBN-13: 1589809173
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMany American legends have Celtic origins. Each chapter in this fascinating book presents a Celtic myth and a similar American one. Celtic immigrants brought these legends to all regions of the U.S. Old-world mythology morphs into New World folklore. Curran recounts America's oldest legends and traces their origins to the Celtic mythology of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, presenting a similar old-world tale alongside each American version. Once transported to America, the original Celtic tales evolved to assimilate the new population's geographic, social, and religious customs, weaving their way into the fabric of American folk history.
American Indian Myths and Legends
Author: Richard Erdoes
Publisher: Pantheon
Published: 2013-12-04
Total Pages: 546
ISBN-13: 080415175X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMore than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups present a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; animals, tricksters, and the end of the world. “This fine, valuable new gathering of ... tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderful—overflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and life" (National Book Award Winner Peter Matthiessen). In addition to mining the best folkloric sources of the nineteenth century, the editors have also included a broad selection of contemporary Native American voices.
